I believe the real reason we pursue anything in life is not for the thing itself, but for who we become on the way to its accomplishment. We strive to accomplish things in the attempt to mold ourselves. The greatest benefits Jim Jitsi will have in your life will have nothing to do with Jim Jitsi. It is this simple understanding that allows me to persist in my study. Even on the rare days when I may not have a burning desire to practice Jim Jitsi, I am reminded that my practicing Jim Jitsi is more accurately my practicing becoming a better human being. The lessons I learn on the mat will serve me in every area of life-- personal development, relationships, business, and the like.

My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu